Associate Counsel

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

. Provide broad legal support for the firm’s asset management business .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeMinneapolis • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $78,700 - $138,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. financial regulation, including Dodd-Frank and SEC rules, while providing legal support for asset management and trading activities. Proficient in drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and effective business practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (JD)Active Bar MembershipU.S. Financial Regulation KnowledgeDrafting and Negotiation SkillsAsset Management Business Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Drafting AgreementsNegotiation SkillsRegulatory ComplianceLegal AnalysisUnderstanding of Dodd-FrankKnowledge of SEC RulesKnowledge of CFTC RulesFutures and Options DocumentationISDA Master AgreementsCSAs

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaboration Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Asset ManagementInvestment ProductsRegulatory FrameworksCross-Border Regulatory RequirementsFund LaunchesTrading StrategiesClient SolutionsComplianceRisk ManagementFinancial Institution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide broad legal support for the firm’s asset management business
Support portfolio management, research and trading activities, investment products and related regulatory matters
Partner with trading, product, compliance and operations teams to support the front office business
Advise on U.S. regulatory frameworks including Dodd-Frank, SEC and CFTC rules, the Investment Advisers Act, FINRA and state securities laws
Monitor regulatory developments across derivatives, trading and advisory and assess impacts on business practices and documentation
Provide guidance on cross-border regulatory requirements including EMIR and margin rules
Draft, review and negotiate trading and advisory agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, MSFTAs, futures and options documentation, prime brokerage and advisory agreements
Maintain legal templates, playbooks and negotiation guidelines
Support fund launches and new product development
Provide legal input on trading strategies, investment products and client solutions
Partner with trading, risk, compliance, operations, client management and product teams
Coordinate with counterparties, regulators and outside counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD)
Active bar membership
0–3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house at a financial institution
Understanding of U.S. financial regulation and investor protection frameworks
Knowledge of asset management business
Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to synthesize complex legal issues into practical advice
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams
Valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States
Prior experience with US fund structures or trading documentation is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role
Vacation time
Sick time
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during recruitment and interviews